Recent content by fin reaper

I'm guessing it's mid-80's vintage. Anything I should watch out for with this engine? The lower unit is black, compared to the rest of the engine - is that typical, or was this thing some conglomeration of parts? I plan to look at it tomorrow so I can get model/serial numbers.

I haven't seen it yet in person, but the owner says it's a 1979 24ft Starcraft, but couldn't tell me the model. Anything in particular I should be looking for when inspecting this boat? Does anyone have any pictures of what the fishing deck looks like?

I have a single small o-ring in the water pump kit that is 7/16" od about 0.25 id. It is not for the vent or fill screws, I have id'd the gaskets in the kit for them already. Does it go to the flush screw at the water pump - shift shaft above the bushing seal - I'm not sure. When I tore my...

I've got a '65 Merc 900 that I am replacing the bearings and seals in the lower unit. I've got a great older Seloc manual that gives me the backlash specs, but doesn't tell me how to measure it. Is it measured from the prop or driveshaft, and how far from the center of the shaft?

Does anyone have a link to a write up on this? I've got the water pump off, but I'm having trouble getting the aluminum plate below the water pump off so I can replace the drive shaft oil seal. Thanks

:) I have what I believe is a '68 Merc 900. It has 'tiger' stamped on the block. Does anyone know where I can find the serial numbers on this engine for parts ordering? All numbers I've found don't seem to correspond with the vendor s/n lists? Thanks!